Bill > SB522

This bill modifies the existing law regarding the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Advisory Council by adding a new requirement for the council to establish a task force focused on researching and providing recommendations about purchase and possession limits for licensed medical marijuana patients. The task force will be required to consult with various professionals and stakeholders, including physicians, medical licensing boards, patients, veterans, and medical marijuana business owners. The task force must submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Authority by November 1, 2026. The bill maintains the existing structure of the Advisory Council, which consists of six members appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate, representing different perspectives including medical marijuana patients and business license holders. The council will continue to meet at least four times per year and prepare an annual report to key state officials. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and ensures that the task force's work will help inform future policy decisions related to medical marijuana in Oklahoma.